Turkey Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Happy Tuesday loves! So I've seen this recipe circulating around the internet for awhile and was always intrigued, so I finally took the plunge and tried them. I am so happy I did because they are legit DELISH....and super easy! SCORE! It only takes 2 sweet potatoes but equals 4 servings because you actually split the sweet potatoes in half. :) (in my pics I have 5 halves, I kept one half out to use today for lunch)  I have really been experimenting and trying a ton of new recipes to see how we all like them and so far it's really expanding our menu rotation!!

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb ground turkey
2 sweet potatoes (choose a size that works for the # of people you are feeding)
1 tsp olive oil
Ground cumin (divided, see directions)
Salt (divided, see directions)
Pepper (divided, see directions)
Garlic Cloves (minced, amount to your taste)
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
8 oz can tomato sauce
Monterey Jack cheese - shredded (amount to your preference)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pierce the sweet potatoes all over with a knife. Wrap the sweet potato in a wet paper towel, yes, you read that right. LOL  It sounds weird but it helps potatoes cook quicker in the microwave. 😊 Cook about 6 minutes each side depending on your microwave. You will know they are ready when they are nice and soft to touch. Let them rest to cool. You want to be able to handle them without getting a third degree burn peeps!

2. After the potatoes are cool, cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out all of the insides, being careful not to ruin the skin. You will place the hollowed out skins on a sheet pan. Mash the removed sweet potato with a fork until most of the lumps are gone then mix in the olive oil, 1/2 tsp of cumin, 1/4 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp pepper. Divide the mashed up mixture evenly between your hollowed out shells.

3. In a skillet over medium high heat, brown the turkey, stir in the garlic, the chili powder, 3/4 tsp cumin, oregano, paprika, 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Stir in the tomato sauce.

4. Preheat your Broiler. Spoon the turkey mixture evenly on top of each of the sweet potato mixtures. Top with your cheese. Place in oven until the cheese is all melted with yummyness. (yes, that's a word) Remember it's on broil so the cheese is going to melt super duper FAST!! ;)

Try them out and let me know what you think!!!